Questions:
1. When Marquis discusses "exceptions" at the beginning of the article, what is he saying?
2. What does Marquis assert is a flaw on the pro-life side of the abortion debate? Do you agree that this is a flaw?
3. What does Marquis assert is a flaw on the pro-choice side of the abortion debate? Do you agree that this is a flaw?
4. In your own words, what does Marquis mean by the concept of an FLO? Does it sound like it has at least some initial plausibility in identifying what is wrong with killing a person? (You may find that you change your mind on this. That's fine. I am only asking what you think when you first get a grasp on the concept.)
5. Why does Marquis say the value of the future is not based on whether one currently values the goods it may be expected to bring? Do you agree?
6. Chose one of the "appeal to cases" Marquis reviews in the section titled "Arguments in Favor of the FLO Theory" and explain how it illustrates his overall purpose in this section of the article. Do you find it compelling?
7. Explain his reply to the "potentiality" objection. Do you think it effectively refutes Warren's comments on this point?
8. What is the argument from interests? Why does Marquis deny that it affects his theory?
9. What is the problem of equality? Why does Marquis deny that it refutes his views?
10. What is the contraception objection? Why does Marquis deny that his view necessarily opposes contraception?